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Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by NightRail, Jan 11, 2017.

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  1. Duty Druid

    Duty Druid Resident of Nat Pres

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    Had a good day yesterday blowing away the cobwebs - definitely a day of two halves weather wise!

    Though I heard today they had not only the white stuff, but also a fallen tree around Chawton woods that added to the day....

    Any way a few pic's from yesterday.

    Steamy things.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/27559492529/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/38459070065/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/39307027802/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/38459061925/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/25467751258/

    Other things.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/38628841304/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/24472490647/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/24472479967/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/24472487337/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/24472497317/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/24472484547/
     
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  2. RayMason

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    Thanks to NP I went to see 925(+ 76017)
    Yesterday and it was enjoyable!
    The tree meant a long delay BUT so much help from MHR staff especially at Medstead where the assistance was beyond the call of duty!!!
    Snow/ good company and a considerable amount of FUN
    Reenactors were v active— jokes galore
    40s music .....
    And 925!!!
    Ray Mason
     
    RayMason, Dec 28, 2017
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    I see the home leave event made it on to the local BBC news this morning.
     
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    Yes, I met a few people in Alresford today who wanted to go, inspired by the piece this morning. I had do tell them that the event was over....
     
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  5. Forestpines

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    Had a rather nice day out on the MHR yesterday despite the railway's operational difficulties: the overnight storms included a thunderstorm over Alton which had knocked out some of the signalling circuits. Pilotman working was in operation between Medstead and Alton, and all the points at Alton had to have their machines hand-cranked over, and then be clipped. Nevertheless, the second time we reached Alton the crew seemed to have got into a routine, because running round and departing was completed in three minutes under the normal booked time.
     
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    I visited Thursday and had an excellent trouble free day apart from the dodgy road from the North through the Candovers which was really hazardous with snow and ice first thing. Both Locos seemed to be in good form and the duty staff seemed very enthusiastic as always. I try to make a visit to the Mid-Hants part of my Xmas routine every year even though its 120 miles from home. Thank you to all.
     
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    Forestpines, Dec 30, 2017
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  8. Duty Druid

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    I have heard there's a 3 page spread in the next issue of Steam Beano on the wagon group/wagons.......

    Nice start to 2018! :)
     
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    There certainly is. Not had a chance to read it yet but having had a quick flick, it would seem to be very complimentary and quite rightly so!
     
    Shaggy, Jan 1, 2018
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  10. Duty Druid

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    Nice - we do our best - the Rev Audrey got things right - bloody Troublesome Trucks!....... :)

    I believe the Beano also has plans for something similar for the Urie Group. from what the Chairman has told me........... & why not.
     
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  11. NightRail

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    RN5597.jpg RN5595.jpg Two from me, taken on Saturday, the last Saturday working until the Gala. I've got five Saturday's now with no trains passing me. The only reason to stop working now is for the odd cup of tea.
     
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    A few shots from the last running day of the 2017 season.
    Standard 4 76017 and Crompton 33 202 handling the 2 train service between them.
    There was a good number of passengers enjoying the last running day for 5 weeks, and were treated to the sun making an appearance from early afternoon onwards.

    Roll on the 2018 season.

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    76017 arrives at a damp Ropley with the down to Alresford     by Tim White, on Flickr

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    33 202 arriving at Medstead     by Tim White, on Flickr

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    76017 and 33 202 cross at Medstead     by Tim White, on Flickr

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    73096 and 45231     by Tim White, on Flickr
     
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    And a video of the last day of the season. Focusses of 76017.

    Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
     
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  14. Duty Druid

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    I wondered how long it would be before someone took a photo of this & sent it to the BM - its been like that for ages! :rolleyes:

    26112473_2002404986693149_3229689657200822850_n.jpg
     
    Duty Druid, Jan 2, 2018
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    Ploughman, Jan 3, 2018
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  16. Duty Druid

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    I know with Wednesday Ropley blog has a dedicated reader, Mrs Trellis of Wales, but people are actually following what the intrepid members of the wagon group get up to?.............. :Jawdrop:

    I suspect it may have slipped under the radar in the chaos that is Christmas........
     
    Duty Druid, Jan 3, 2018
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  17. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Having trouble with whoever Bash Mash is, having bought up that using my image for commercial gain my not be entirely legal, they have taken to blocking me when I try to get in touch. Idiots.
     
    Matt37401, Jan 3, 2018
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  18. Duty Druid

    Duty Druid Resident of Nat Pres

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    I did notice that he/they did actually take that particular mug off sale.

    Have a moan to face ache & see if that yields anything............
     
    Duty Druid, Jan 3, 2018
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    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Tried through various platforms Dave... Emails have bounced, been blocked from Insta and Twitter, all I'd like is a face to face conversation or even a phone call, rather than burying his/her/their head in the sand. It's something that can be worked out.
     
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  20. Duty Druid

    Duty Druid Resident of Nat Pres

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    Somebody somewhere knows who they are, Matt..........

    As you say, a polite 'chat' would resolve everything, I find their reaction childish.

    But, we digress from all matters MHR!

    PM me as you were going to do months ago.
     
    Duty Druid, Jan 3, 2018
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